The Center for Imaging Science offers the master of science degree in imaging science to students as an online learning program. This program is identical to the on-campus M.S. degree (project option) with a few alterations in scheduling and course offerings which are described below. Note that most Imaging Science online courses are taught in real-time using various Internet technologies at the same time they are taught face-to-face in a classroom. Ideally, online students will need access to broadband Internet and be able to deal with the limitations of learning advanced technical material without face-to-face interaction with the instructor and fellow students. However, since these online courses are recorded, they can be viewed by an online student after the class has occurred, thereby offering some flexibility to allow students to accommodate their work schedules. It is important to note that not all Imaging Science courses are taught online, so there are fewer electives and specialty tracks available in the online program. Applicants should also consider their learning styles and self-discipline when attempting this mathematics and physics intensive program. For example, it is much easier for on-campus students to form study groups and meet informally for review sessions, etc.

This program is designed so that students can complete the degree in three to four years by taking one or two courses each semester. See the schedule below for course availability.

For more information about Online Learning at RIT and enrolling in Online Learning courses, please visit their web page.

Information for New Students and Potential Applicants

Although our core course sequence begins in the Fall, interested students may still enroll for elective or specialty track courses or begin the application process at any time. They could then begin taking core courses the following fall. The permission of the instructor is required for entry into any class if a student is not matriculated. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Course Information

As mentioned above, the Online Learning MS requirements are identical to those of the local MS degree with the project/paper option. Students complete 30 credit hours of course work which are divided as follows:

*Additional electives may be drawn from other specialty tracks, core courses, or courses from other departments with the consent of your advisor

Total Credits = 30

Specialty Tracks

The learning program offers four areas of specialization. Unique tracks may be created with the consent of an advisor. Please check the availability of courses in the schedule below.

Digital Image Processing Track, Master of Science, Imaging Science

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

IMGS-682

Image Processing and Computer Vision

3

IMGS-754

Pattern Recognition

3

IMGS-613

Probability, Noise and System Modeling

3

Electives (Three)

9

Medical Imaging Track, Master of Science, Imaging Science

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

IMGS-731

Ultrasound Imaging

3

IMGS-730

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

3

IMGS-613

Probability, Noise and System Modeling

3

Electives (Three)

9

Remote Sensing Track, Master of Science, Imaging Science

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

IMGS-619

Radiometry

3

IMGS-722

Remote Sensing: Sensor and Radiometric Image Analysis

3

IMGS-723

Remote Sensing: Spectral Image Analysis

3

IMGS-765

Performance Modeling and Characterization of Remote Sensing Systems

3

Electives (Three)

9

There is the possibility of taking electives from departments other that CIS, such as the Center for Quality & Applied Statistics (CQAS) (see their Online Learning description and course listing for more information. Electives must be approved by the coordinator for credit.

Project/Paper

Students enroll in course IMGS-740 MS Project Paper supervised by a particular faculty for a 3 credit project/paper. This can be done any term usually after a student has completed most of his or her specialty track courses.

Current Schedule

Please note that this schedule is subject to change and that not all courses are offered every year: